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Altermagnetism: The Third Form of Magnetism Unveiled
Introduction: A New Magnetism Emerges For over a century, physicists recognized two fundamental kinds of magnetic order: ferromagnetism...
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Mar 517 min read


Experimenting with Light in 37 Dimensions: A Quantum Interferometry Breakthrough
Recent reports in Popular Mechanics and other outlets highlighted a mind-bending experiment where scientists created a photon that...
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Mar 317 min read


How Project-Based and Problem-Based Learning Benefit Student Engagement and Behavior
Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Problem-Based Learning (PrBL) are two instructional methodologies that actively engage students in the...
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Feb 233 min read


The Dice of the Universe
Imagine standing at the edge of a quantum realm, where certainty dissolves, and probabilities rule. This is the world described by...
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Feb 154 min read


Reimagining the Scientific Method: Grounding Science in Ontological Randomness
If ontological randomness is fundamental to the fabric of reality, then the scientific method—as traditionally conceived—may require a...
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Feb 104 min read


Ontological Randomness vs. Epistemological Randomness in Quantum Theory
The philosophical and scientific investigation of randomness in quantum theory is deeply rooted in questions of ontology (the nature of...
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Jan 305 min read


The Standard Model and Beyond: Exploring the Building Blocks of the Universe
Subatomic particles are the foundation of everything we observe in the universe, from the tiniest atoms to the vastness of galaxies. The...
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Jan 274 min read


The Importance of Visualizing Mathematics: Insights from Visionaries
"Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas." These words from Albert Einstein encapsulate the beauty of mathematics—a...
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Jan 194 min read


Exploring Infinity: Cantor’s Paradox and the Infinite Staircase
Imagine you’re standing at the foot of an infinite staircase. Each step represents a new level of infinity, stretching upward beyond...
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Jan 114 min read


The Quantum Fractal Connection: Unifying Spacetime, Energy, and Dimensions
Quantum mechanics introduced a revolutionary principle: that energy and momentum are not continuous but quantized, existing in discrete...
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Jan 54 min read


Vans, Planes, Ferries, and a Chinese Family: A Journey to Liverpool
The journey from home to university is usually predictable: a drive to the airport, a flight, and maybe a train or two. For me, though,...
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Dec 30, 20244 min read


Understanding the Misconceptions of “Western Culture” and Its Historical Roots
When I first began studying Egyptology, I was surprised to find it grouped under Near Eastern Studies. To me, Egypt seemed distinct—more...
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Dec 23, 20244 min read


The Erosion of Positive Masculinity: Historical and Modern Parallels
The decline of positive masculinity is not merely a contemporary phenomenon but a recurring theme throughout history, often coinciding...
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Dec 16, 20245 min read


From Disney Lines to Quantum Realms: Exploring Queuing Theory, Traffic Flow Dynamics, and Astronomical Insights
Abstract: Queuing theory and traffic flow dynamics are not only practical tools for managing crowds and traffic but also powerful...
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Dec 9, 20244 min read


The Outsider's Edge: How Independent Thinkers Drive Scientific Breakthroughs
Throughout history, scientific breakthroughs have often been driven not by institutions but by individuals working independently or in...
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Dec 1, 202421 min read


Birth Beyond Earth: How Would We Nurture Life in the Sterile Environment of Space?
Imagine a future where humanity ventures beyond our solar system in search of new worlds to inhabit. In this bold endeavor, we send...
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Nov 25, 20245 min read


Exploring the Boundaries of Life: How Fundamental Forces Shape Existence Across the Cosmos
The worlds we see in science fiction, from the vast, cosmic-scale beings like Marvel’s Celestials to the subatomic escapades of Ant-Man,...
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Nov 18, 20248 min read


The Evolution of Stage Technology and Storytelling in Ancient Greek Theatre
Ancient Greek theatre stands as one of the earliest and most influential forms of dramatic storytelling, marked by a fascinating...
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Nov 11, 20246 min read


The Pre-Socratics and the Fluidity of “Becoming”
The Pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus famously said, “You cannot step into the same river twice” (Kirk, Raven, & Schofield, 1983). This...
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Nov 3, 20244 min read


Epistemology, the study of knowledge itself.
Ironically, in metaphysics (literally in Greek, “after physics”), we have a quote from Aristotle: “The first philosophy, or metaphysics,...
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Oct 28, 20248 min read
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